JR Central and JR West will open new waiting rooms exclusively for Supreme Class and Green Car passengers at Nozomi stations on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines.
The facilities will be introduced at nine stations: Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, Kokura and Hakata. Each station will feature a different design, and complimentary soft drinks will be provided. Every seat will be equipped with a power outlet, and free Wi-Fi will also be available. Staff will be stationed at the rooms to handle reception and provide assistance. Details including opening hours and eligibility requirements will be announced separately.
The waiting rooms at Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Kyoto, Kokura and Hakata stations are scheduled to open on December 15, 2027. The facilities at Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations are scheduled to enter service in fiscal 2028, while Nagoya Station is planned for fiscal 2029. Installation at Hiroshima Station is planned for fiscal 2028 or later, with the timing yet to be determined. Specific schedules for Sanyo Shinkansen stations other than Hiroshima, Kokura and Hakata, as well as stations whose opening dates have not been set, will be announced once decided.
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